Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse — Compassionate Care & Teaching

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Vet seeks a skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our anesthesia team in Philadelphia. You will provide general anesthesia and sedation for small animals, review medical histories, place IV catheters, and monitor patients throughout perioperative care.

A CVT or board eligibility is required, with an emphasis on anesthesia experience. The role involves 5 days per week, 8 hours daily, with on-call duties for emergent cases.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician; anesthesia specialization a plus.
• Proven experience administering anesthesia and sedation to small animals in a veterinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols, pharmacology, and patient monitoring.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle critical situations with composure.
• Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with the veterinary team and ensure the highest quality of care.

Responsabilités

• Administer general anesthesia and sedation to small animals for hospitalized, outpatient, critical, and non-critical cases.
• Review medical history to tailor anesthetic plans for each patient.
• Place intravenous (IV) catheters safely and efficiently.
• Conduct physical exams to assess suitability for anesthesia.
• Design and implement customized anesthetic protocols per patient.
• Safely induce, maintain, and recover animals under anesthesia and monitor vitals.
• Oversee post-anesthesia recovery and readiness for discharge.
• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure smooth inpatient scheduling.
• Oversee occasional overnight and weekend on-call duties with compensation.

Connaissances

Anesthesia knowledge

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

CVT or board eligible

Description du poste

University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Vet seeks a skilled Veterinary Anesthesia Nurse to join our anesthesia team in Philadelphia. You will provide general anesthesia and sedation for small animals, review medical histories, place IV catheters, and monitor patients throughout perioperative care.

A CVT or board eligibility is required, with an emphasis on anesthesia experience. The role involves 5 days per week, 8 hours daily, with on-call duties for emergent cases.